Steal the Heart of Tokyo: Persona 5 Royal Definitive Review

When discussing style, UI design, and kinetic turn-based combat, Persona 5 Royal sits on an untouchable pedestal. Atlus created an unforgettable modern classic that blends mundane high-school student simulation with masked vigilante supernatural heists across Tokyo's cognitive Metaverse.

By Day: A High School Student in Shibuya

Half of the game's brilliance lies in its strict calendar system:

• Attend Shujin Academy classes and take midterm exams.
• Ride the Ginza subway line, grab beef bowls in Shibuya, and study in diner booths during rainstorms to boost your Knowledge, Charm, Proficiency, Guts, and Kindness.
• Build deep Confidant relationships with your eccentric teammates—Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, and Haru—which directly unlock powerful tactical perks in battle.

Figure: The Phantom Thieves preparing to infiltrate a Palace in the Metaverse.

By Night: The Phantom Thieves Infiltrate Palaces

When corrupt adults abuse their power, the Phantom Thieves don their masks and infiltrate Palaces—manifestations of distorted desires:

• One More & Baton Pass: Hitting elemental weaknesses knocks foes down, granting extra actions and passing turns to buffed squad mates.
• All-Out Attacks: Striking every foe down triggers a stylish red-and-black team execution with iconic character pose cards.
• The Royal Third Semester: Adds therapist Takuto Maruki, gymnast Kasumi Yoshizawa, and an emotionally wrenching philosophical dilemma that elevates the original campaign to perfection.

Official Launch Trailer